WHAT U SPEND – English Lyrics

• By: Rio Da Yung Og, Zillionaire Doe
• Album: F.L.I.N.T.

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to dive into the raw, authentic language of modern street rap? "WHAT U SPEND" by Rio Da Yung Og and Zillionaire Doe offers a compelling look into the realities of the trap, boasting vivid slang and punchy delivery. Through its unapologetic lyrics about hustle, wealth, and the dangers of the street, you can explore contemporary American urban vernacular and the unfiltered storytelling that defines this subgenre of hip-hop. The artists' distinct flows and regional references provide a rich linguistic experience, making it an excellent song to learn about colloquialisms and cultural expressions.

[English]

Money is not everything, man, gaffle boys shit.

What you tryna spend?

We can get it right now to your doorstep.

All Louis V on, I'm on some ho shit.

I'm looking for a plug, where that dope at?

Thousand bags of— Rio sold that.

Don't make us bring them choppers where your show at.

A hundred thousand on me and I started with a blow pack.

The gun ricocheted and then a nigga died from blowback.

We dropped so many shots on they shit, they couldn't blow back.

Buy a brick from a nigga, cut it, then bring the blow back.

This shit look weird.

Six carat each ear, I got lil' ears.

Or the earrings big.

Just know that shit happen if you hear me say it.

I shit talk and keep this shit real, you won't hear me playin'.

You spin down this block, you gon' hear a band.

I'll beat a famous bitch down and give her a band.

Run in the crib, drop the whole clip, he in the chair dead.

Fifty-five hundred for a fuckin' 'bow and it's Airheads.

They shot him in his top, now his hair red.

I can't believe cuz said the same shit Bear said.

What you tryna spend?

We can get it right now to your doorstep.

All Louis V on, I'm on some ho shit.

I'm looking for a plug, where that dope at?

Thousand bags of— Rio sold that.

Don't make us bring them choppers where your show at.

A hundred thousand on me and I started with a blow pack.

The gun ricocheted and then a nigga died from blowback.

Nigga, I can rap about the dope 'cause I sold that.

We'll pull up with a hundred right now, where your lo' at?

Got a load in the trunk, got the trucks in Flint.

Nigga, I'm used to havin' hoes, I'm quick to tell a model, get back.

I been workin' hard every day, nigga, I'm too focused.

Don't got a show tonight, guaranteed not one trap open.

Plug said that a nigga ball hard like Cade Cunningham.

Want a charm like this? Find a plug servin' whole tan.

I'm the type move two hundred of 'em while I'm at the Ritz.

I'm the type fuck a Kim Kard' K and don't give a shit.

I had a nigga one spray a perc, Kay, and she gon' fuck.

I know what a mic a plug fall in love, nigga, move quick.

What you tryna spend?

We can get it right now to your doorstep.

All Louis V on, I'm on some ho shit.

I'm looking for a plug, where that dope at?

Thousand bags of— Rio sold that.

Don't make us bring them choppers where your show at.

A hundred thousand on me and I started with a blow pack.

The gun ricocheted and then a nigga died from blowback.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.
spend /spɛnd/ A1	verb - to pay out money
right /raɪt/ A1	adverb - immediately; without delay.
doorstep /ˈdɔːrˌstɛp/ A2	noun - a step or platform at a house door.
Louis V /ˈluːi ˈviː/ B2	proper noun - Louis Vuitton, a luxury fashion house.
plug /plʌɡ/ B1	noun - a supplier of illegal drugs.
dope /doʊp/ B1	noun - a drug, especially one that is smoked.
choppers /ˈtʃɑːpərz/ B1	noun - a helicopter, especially one used by the military.
blow /bloʊ/ A2	noun - a dose of a drug, especially cocaine.
ricocheted /ˈrɪʃəˌtʃɛtɪd/ B2	verb - rebound or cause to rebound off a surface.
blowback /ˈbloʊˌbæk/ C1	noun - adverse, unintended consequences of a policy or action.
brick /brɪk/ A2	noun - a block of a substance, typically drugs, pressed into a solid mass.
carat /ˈkærət/ B1	noun - a unit of weight for gemstones, equal to 200 milligrams.
earrings /ˈɪəˌrɪŋz/ A2	noun - a piece of jewelry worn on the ear.
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - perceive with the ear the sound made by someone or something.
playin' /ˈpleɪɪn/ A1	verb - playing (informal contraction).
spin /spɪn/ A2	verb - to drive or ride a vehicle around a corner or in a circle at high speed, often losing control.
band /bænd/ A2	noun - a sum of money, especially a large one.
clip /klɪp/ B1	noun - a device for holding cartridges in a rifle or other firearm.
Airheads /ˈɛərˌhɛdz/ B2	noun - a brand of chewy, fruity candy, often associated with being somewhat frivolous or silly.
red /red/ A1	adjective - of a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet.
Bear /bɛər/ A1	proper noun - An American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. (Likely referring to a specific person or a well-known figure in the rap community).
ho /hoʊ/ B1	noun - a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
bags /bæɡz/ A1	noun - containers for drugs, often referring to ounces or pounds of drugs.
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - a performance or exhibition, often a concert or event.
nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ B2	noun - A Black person (often used in a derogatory way, but can also be used informally among Black people).
sell /sɛl/ A1	verb - to exchange goods or services for money.
pull up /pʊl ʌp/ B1	phrasal verb - to arrive in a vehicle.
hundred /ˈhʌndrəd/ A1	number - the number equivalent to the product of ten and ten; ten more than ninety-nine.
trunk /trʌŋk/ A2	noun - the storage compartment at the rear of a car.
Flint /flɪnt/ B2	proper noun - A city in Michigan, USA. (Used as a location).
hoes /hoʊz/ B1	noun - prostitutes or promiscuous women (plural of 'ho').
model /ˈmɒdl/ B1	noun - a person employed to display clothing or other goods, or to pose for photographs or art.
focused /ˈfoʊkəst/ B1	adjective - concentrated on one thing.
trap /træp/ B1	noun - a place where illegal drugs are sold or distributed.
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	verb - to begin or start (a business, establishment, etc.).
ball hard /bɔːl hɑːrd/ B2	phrasal verb - to play a sport with great effort and skill; or to spend money extravagantly.
Cade Cunningham /keɪd ˈkʌnɪŋˌhæm/ C1	proper noun - An American professional basketball player. (Used as a reference to skillful or impressive play).
charm /tʃɑːrm/ B1	noun - a small ornament worn on a bracelet or chain.
serve /sɜːrv/ A2	verb - to supply someone with something they need or want.
tan /tæn/ A2	noun - a pale brown color; or a chemical tanning agent.
Ritz /rɪts/ B2	proper noun - The Ritz Hotel, a luxurious hotel chain. (Used to imply a high-class or luxurious setting).
Kim Kard' /kɪm kɑːrˈdeɪʃən/ C1	proper noun - Kim Kardashian, an American media personality, socialite, model, and businesswoman. (Likely used to refer to wealth, fame, or a particular lifestyle).
shit /ʃɪt/ B1	noun - excrement; or nonsense, something worthless. interjection - used to express annoyance, frustration, or anger.
Kay /keɪ/ A1	interjection - Used to express agreement or acknowledgement.
mic /maɪk/ A2	noun - microphone (shortened form).
fall in love /fɔːl ɪn lʌv/ B1	verb phrase - to begin to love someone.
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to perform a particular action or activity.

Key Grammar Structures

• Money is not everything, man, gaffle boys shit.

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ In this sentence, 'Money' is a singular subject, and 'is' is the correct singular form of the verb 'to be'.

• What you tryna spend?

  ➔ Informal Contraction and Phrasal Verb

  ➔ 'Tryna' is an informal contraction of 'trying to'. 'Spend' in this context refers to spending money.

• All Louis V on, I'm on some ho shit.

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression and Slang

  ➔ 'All Louis V on' is slang for wearing all Louis Vuitton clothing. 'On some ho shit' is vulgar slang implying a dismissive or disrespected attitude.

• Don't make us bring them choppers where your show at.

  ➔ Imperative Mood and Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood ('Don't make us bring') to issue a warning. 'Where your show at' is a colloquial way of saying 'where your show is'.

• The gun ricocheted and then a nigga died from blowback.

  ➔ Past Tense Verbs and Causative Construction

  ➔ 'Ricocheted' and 'died' are past tense verbs. 'A nigga died from blowback' implies the blowback caused the death, a causative relationship.

• We dropped so many shots on they shit, they couldn't blow back.

  ➔ Figurative Language (Metaphor) and Pronoun Usage

  ➔ 'Shots' here refers to bullets or gunfire, a metaphor. 'They' refers to the opposing group. The sentence means they couldn't retaliate due to the overwhelming gunfire.

• Buy a brick from a nigga, cut it, then bring the blow back.

  ➔ Sequential Actions and Informal Vocabulary

  ➔ The sentence describes a process using sequential verbs: 'Buy', 'cut', 'bring'. 'Brick' and 'blow' are drug slang, referring to uncut cocaine and its powdered form.

• I shit talk and keep this shit real, you won't hear me playin'.

  ➔ Subject Complement and Negative Contraction

  ➔ 'Shit talk' is a noun phrase functioning as a subject complement, meaning boastful or boastful talk. 'Won't' is a contraction of 'will not'.

• I can't believe cuz said the same shit Bear said.

  ➔ Modal Verb of Ability/Belief and Reported Speech

  ➔ 'Can't believe' expresses disbelief. The sentence implies that the speaker is reporting what someone named 'Bear' said, and their cousin ('cuz') repeated it.

• Got a load in the trunk, got the trucks in Flint.

  ➔ Implied Subject and Parallel Structure

  ➔ The subject 'I' is implied in both clauses ('I got a load...', 'I got the trucks...'). This creates a parallel structure, emphasizing the extent of their operations.